Job Captain - Education

HKS, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Dallas seeks an experienced architect to contribute to project design and documentation across various phases. You will apply architectural principles, manage design tasks, coordinate with consultants, and ensure code compliance while maintaining quality and client relationships.

You will work with BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD) and produce implementation documents, drawings, and specifications, supporting senior staff and pursuing design opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration.
• Typically 4+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Proficient in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper).
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling preferred.
• Familiarity with energy modeling preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment
• May coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions
• Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate
• Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work
• Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
• May attend client or consultant meetings
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project's and firm's profitability
• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
• May assist in pursuit of new project opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Actively pursuing Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment
• May coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions
• Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate
• Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work
• Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
• May attend client or consultant meetings
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project's and firm's profitability
• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
• May assist in pursuit of new project opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration
• Typically 4+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling preferred
• Familiarity with energy modeling preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems
• Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran